FAIRMONT – As the years have passed since the kayak rentals were first posted at Gomsrud Park by the Fairmont Lakes Foundation, it has become more recognized and is continuing to grow and gain popularity. The program started in 2018 and looked slightly different from what it does ...
CEYLON — During the Ceylon City Council meeting on Tuesday, Kevin Njoes from the Terreplenish (ash tree treatment) part of Easy Environmental Solutions reported to the council on the treatments available for the 58 ash trees on city property (eight in the park and 50 others), with possible 30-plus resident trees paid by residents. Njoes reported that he looked at trees in the city and rated them with one if they were beyond help (dead) and 10 if they were perfectly healthy and most trees he listed were about four or five. The deterioration happens quickly, within months. He ...
MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Douglas A. Garcia-Gonzalez, 24, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; fined $185. Also convicted of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; fined $200. Driver fails to stop for STOP sign — Joan A. Betsinger, 75, of Spring Valley; fined $135. Speeding — Tallin C. Cook, 23, of Truman; Jesse E. Thiel, 47, of Lakeville; fined $125; Marc C. Buckland, 36, of Beverly, Mass.; fined $135; Peter A. Harasztos, 40, of Nashotah, Wis.; fined $145. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT ...
FAIRMONT – Having lived in Fairmont all his life, Corey Gatewood knew he wanted to get people out and about to explore the natural features of Fairmont. The answer? Hiding a bait puck. The puck, which looks similar to a hockey puck, is 3-D printed by his 10-year-old daughter, Kallyn. It ...
WELCOME — Garage sales will be available today, Friday, July 17, in Welcome. Check out the post on Facebook. Welcome Fire Department Relief Association Pork Chop Feed will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today, Friday, July 17, at the American Legion Hall in Welcome. The menu includes potato salad, ...
FAIRMONT— The Fairmont City Council held the first designated work session on Thursday to start talking in earnest about what to do with the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds. During the work session the council considered a variety of items such as whether it wanted to spend the money on one large project or multiple projects, what kind of legacy the funds would leave for Fairmont and what kind of future operating and maintenance cost would be acceptable. The LOST funds have been being collected since the ballot measure passed by voter majority in 2016. To date there is over $12 ...
